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zainuddin Abdussamad
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An Analysis of Figurative Language in James Arthur’s Song Lyrics Wirayuda, Andikha Prabu; Abdussamad, Zainuddin; Syarifaturrahman, Wahyu Kamil; Supatmiwati, Diah
Humanitatis : Journal of Language and Literature Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): Humanitatis: Journal of Language and Literature
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Bumigora Mataram

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30812/humanitatis.v11i2.4609

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This study aims to identify the types of figurative language used in James Arthur’s songs and also to analyze the meanings conveyed through these figurative language elements. The method of this study is descriptive qualitative, focusing on the analysis of figurative language entitled “The Analysis of Figurative Language in James Arthur’s Songs.” This study employed an observational technique for data collection and content analysis as a supporting method. The study utilized Geoffrey Leech’s (1981) theory to analyze the figurative language present in the selected songs. The results of this study found 31 data points, which consist of 15 (fifteen) hyperboles, 4 (four) metaphors, 6 (six) similes, 2 (two) metonymies, 2 (two) personifications, 1 (one) litotes, and 1 (one) irony. This study underscores the significance of figurative language in music, suggesting that analyzing lyrics can provide listeners with a deeper understanding of emotional expressions and themes.  
Unveiling Pandemic Metaphors : A Critical Analysis of Christina’s The End Of Men Indra, Indra; Supatmiwati, Diah; Abdussamad, Zainuddin
Journal of World Science Vol. 4 No. 5 (2025): Journal of World Science
Publisher : Riviera Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58344/jws.v4i5.1412

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This research aims to analyse metaphors which appear from Amanda Maclean as main character in The End of Men Novel. Metaphors that used in the work as representation of chaos condition because of Pandemic was happening in the story. Theory which used in this research from George Lakoff. He gives understanding that metaphor is not just as stylistic in the linguistic’s concept but it reflects thoughts and experiences of characters. He argues that metaphor divided into three type, they are structural metaphor, orientational metaphor and ontological metaphor. This is qualitative descriptive research, means each data would be described deeply. The data source from a novel titled The End of Men by Christina Sweeney-Baird. Data are taken from words, sentences and quotations from the novel. This research focus to analyse metaphors that appear in the work and describe them with Lakoff theory. Research question in this research is what are kinds of metaphor that used in the novel ? The result of this study, there are two kind of metaphor appear in the novel, the are structural and ontological metaphor. Second, the meaning of structural type show that characters in the novel present another terms to communicate their purpose and condition. In other hand, ontological metaphor gives understanding about abstract of mind.
Co-Authors Diah Supatmiwati Indra Indra Wahyu Kamil Syarifaturrahman, Wahyu Kamil Wirayuda, Andikha Prabu